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11 Feb’ 2026

Qatar football team to face Ireland in friendly on May 28

Doha: Qatar will face Ireland in an international friendly at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 28 as part of Al Annabi’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico in June and July. Qatar have been drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland and one European playoff winner.

In the latest FIFA rankings released in January, Qatar are ranked 56th, while Ireland sit 59th. The two sides have met twice before during the European qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Their first meeting in Debrecen, Hungary, in March 2021 ended in a 1-1 draw, while the return fixture in Dublin saw Ireland claim a 4-0 victory.

As part of their ongoing preparations, Al Annabi will also play friendlies against Argentina and Serbia during an international Qatar Football Festival in Doha from March 26 to 31, which will feature six World Cup-qualified teams. The Aviva Stadium, a multi-purpose venue with a capacity of 51,700, is the official home of the Ireland national team.

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Team Qatar’s Nawaf Duo Advance to Asian Games Padel Semi-Finals

Aichi-Nagoya – Team Qatar’s Rashid Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf advanced to the semi-finals of the padel competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-0 (6-2, 6-3) in the quarter-finals.The Qatari duo will face Iran’s Hami Golestan and Arya Roghani in the semi-finals today, after the Iranian pair defeated Japan 2-0 in their quarter-final encounter.Rashid and Mashari produced a solid and disciplined performance against the UAE, demonstrating their technical quality and consistency to secure their second consecutive victory and maintain a perfect run without dropping a set.The Qatari pair had earlier advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Kuwait’s Abdulaziz Redha and Fouad Behbehani in straight sets in the Round of 16.Their semi-final qualification represents another notable achievement for Team Qatar at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The No. 1 seeds in the competition, Rashid and Mashari will be aiming to continue their impressive campaign and reach the final as they bid for a historic medal in padel’s debut at the Asian Games. Arrow
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Wrestling Lifts Team Qatar’s Asian Games Medal Tally to 14

Aichi-Nagoya - Team Qatar wrestler Shaheen Mohammed claimed the bronze medal in the 77kg category yesterday at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.Shaheen produced a series of strong performances on his way to bronze, opening his campaign with an 8-0 victory over Tajikistan’s Alisher Rozimadov in the Round of 16 before defeating India’s Aman 9-0 in the quarter-finals.In the semi-finals, Shaheen lost 9-0 to Iran’s Ali Reza, setting up a bronze-medal bout against Indonesia’s Andika Sulaiman, which the Qatari wrestler won 8-0.The achievement caps a strong year for Shaheen, who also won gold at the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan.His latest continental success reflects his continued progress and ability to compete at the highest level in Asia, while adding another medal to Team Qatar’s tally at the Games.Shaheen’s bronze took Qatar’s medal tally at the 20th Asian Games to 14 medals — three gold, six silver and five bronze  as Team Qatar athletes continued to reach the podium across different sports.Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, expressed his delight at Shaheen Mohammed’s bronze medal in the 77kg category, describing the achievement as an important step for Qatar wrestling. Arrow
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OCA President crowns Equestrian Jumping team medallists

OCA President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the medallists in the Equestrian Jumping team event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games during a ceremony held in Tokyo.H.E. Sheikh Joaan presented the medals to the winning teams: Saudi Arabia claimed gold, the United Arab Emirates took silver, and Japan won bronze.  Arrow
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Qatar to Face Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup Semi-Finals After UAE Draw

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Qatar drew 1-1 with the United Arab Emirates in their final Group B match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, setting up a semi-final meeting with hosts Saudi Arabia at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah.The result saw both teams finish the group stage on seven points, with the UAE claiming top spot on goal difference. The UAE will face Group A runners-up Oman in the first semi-final on Saturday at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium, while Qatar, who finished second in Group B, will take on Group A winners Saudi Arabia in the second semi-final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.With both sides already assured of their places in the last four, the encounter was effectively a battle for top spot and began at a competitive pace, with Qatar looking to exploit quick transitions.Qatar broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Jassem Gaber delivered a well-placed cross that Almoez Ali converted to put his side in front.The UAE responded by stepping up the pressure and creating a series of attacking opportunities. Their persistence paid off in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time when Khaled Al Tanhani played the ball to Ali Saleh, who controlled it before sending a low shot into the net to restore parity.The UAE continued to press after the restart, intensifying its search for a winning goal, while Qatar adopted a more defensive approach and looked to threaten on the counterattack.Despite sustained efforts from both sides, neither team could find a decisive second goal, and the match ended 1-1.Qatar will now turn its attention to Saturday’s semi-final against Saudi Arabia, with a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup final at stake. Arrow

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